Empower BJJ
Not managed on Matador yetJiu Jitsu
Empower BJJ is a small, family-owned Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. Classes are led by a single instructor, a third-degree black belt with more than two decades of experience, and the school is listed in the IBJJF registry under USBJJF. The program covers youth, teen and adult gi classes, evening no-gi sessions and a weekend open mat for adults. Class sizes are capped and booked online, which keeps the mat personal. Newcomers can request a free trial class, and private lessons are available. Reviewers describe the gym as clean and simple, and praise the technical teaching and the takedown skills passed on to students.
Training
- Styles
- Jiu Jitsu · Gi / No-Gi
- Affiliation
- USBJJF
Programmes
- Kids classes
- Teen classes
- Open mat
- Private lessons
Your first visit
- Trial
- Free first class
- Beginners
- From age 4
Timetable this week
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Opening hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 16:15-21:00
- Friday
- 16:15-19:30
- Saturday
- 09:15-12:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Prices
MonthlyAdults3 times a week
US$135.00MonthlyAdults
US$159.00Monthly3 times a week
US$120.00Monthly3 times a week
US$200.00Monthly3 times a week
US$250.00WeeklyMembershipUnlimitedvalid 1 week
US$75.00Per classPrivate lesson1 class
US$150.00From the gym's website, checked 4 November 2026.
Coaches
- Michael Fontes
CoachJiu Jitsu · Black Belt
Contact
- hello@empowerbjj.com
- Website
- https://empowerbjj.com
Questions about Empower BJJ
Where is Empower BJJ?
Empower BJJ is at 374 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.
Which sports does Empower BJJ teach?
Empower BJJ is listed for Jiu Jitsu.
Can I try Empower BJJ before joining?
Yes. Your first class at Empower BJJ is free.
When are the beginner classes at Empower BJJ?
Empower BJJ runs classes open to beginners on Monday 16:15, Monday 17:00 and Monday 18:15.
When is Empower BJJ open?
Empower BJJ is open Monday - Thursday 16:15-21:00; Friday 16:15-19:30; Saturday 09:15-12:00.
How much does Empower BJJ cost?
Prices at Empower BJJ: Adult membership: US$135.00 a month, Unlimited membership: US$159.00 a month, Kids (1) membership: US$120.00 a month, Kids (2) membership: US$200.00 a month, Kids (3) membership: US$250.00 a month, One week pass: US$75.00 a week and Private session: US$150.00 a class.
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